Senior Lab Technician: Inventory & QA (IV)

Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State benefits

Job summary

Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is seeking an OPS Laboratory Technician IV to manage laboratory inventory, entry of items into LIMS, and support sampling operations in Tallahassee. The role emphasizes accuracy, adherence to safety protocols, and coordination of supplies for routine and large-scale testing.

Candidates must meet minimum education requirements, submit transcripts, and undergo background checks.

Qualifications

• College or vocational/technical training with three science courses required.
• Transcript must be submitted at time of application.
• Background screening and fingerprinting required for employment.
• Be prepared for AI-assisted qualification responses in evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Receive shipments, route packing slips and enter items into LIMS to track inventory.
• Conduct routine inventory checks and request purchases to prevent shortages.
• Manage inventory for large sampling events and related supplies.
• Assist sample custodian with receiving samples and cleaning dairy coolers for return.

Skills

Laboratory safety

Inventory tracking

Laboratory mathematics

Data collection

Work planning

Communication

Independent work

Problem solving

Quality assurance

Laboratory software

Education

Science-based college/technical training

Tools

LIMS

Office productivity software

Job description

Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is seeking an OPS Laboratory Technician IV to manage laboratory inventory, entry of items into LIMS, and support sampling operations in Tallahassee. The role emphasizes accuracy, adherence to safety protocols, and coordination of supplies for routine and large-scale testing.

Candidates must meet minimum education requirements, submit transcripts, and undergo background checks.